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Madeleines

Classic French sponge cakes with a distinctive shell shape.

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French
medium
3h 1m
12
vegetarian
Prep: 21 min
Cook: 16 min
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Ingredients
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 cup FlourPlain
  • 1/2 cup ButterMelted
  • 1 LemonJuice
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
  1. 1

    Beat eggs and sugar together for 3 to 4 minutes until foamy.

    4 min

  2. 2

    Add honey and continue beating for another 3 to 4 minutes.

    4 min

  3. 3

    Melt butter and add lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Let it cool.

    5 min

  4. 4

    Sift flour and baking powder together.

    2 min

  5. 5

    Slowly incorporate flour mixture into the egg mixture.

    3 min

  6. 6

    Add cooled butter mixture to the batter and mix until smooth.

    3 min

  7. 7

    Let batter rest for at least 2 hours at room temperature.

    2h 0m

  8. 8

    Preheat oven to 220°C (428°F).

    5 min

  9. 9

    Grease Madeleine pan with melted butter.

    2 min

  10. 10

    Fill molds three-quarters full with batter.

    5 min

  11. 11

    Bake at 220°C for 3 minutes, then reduce to 200°C (396°F) and bake for another 6 to 7 minutes.

    10 min

  12. 12

    Remove from oven and cool before serving.

    10 min

Equipment Needed
Madeleine pan
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